Scammed on Facebook Messenger, what are my options here?

IssueWithThis
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I bought a laptop through facebook marketplace. The person then deletes their facebook account and sent me a fake tracking number that hasn't updated. I paid through paypal but since the invoice was sent through facebook, I was unable to dispute the charge there. What are my options? This was around $1200... I have removed the funds from the bank account so that at the very least it bounces. I have contacted paypal, they said I am basically SOL and to contact AUP. I have, but what will even come from that? I really can not afford to just lose $1200. Please help.

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PayPal_Donna
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Hello IssueWithThis,

 

Welcome to the PayPal community and thank you for your post.

 

I would advise you to report this to the Action Fraud website. 

 

The Police will reach out to us through our Law Enforcement liaisons team if they need any information from us.

 

-Donna

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